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Commercial Case Studies

American Airlines
Terminals 8 & 9 at JFK International Airport, New York
In joint venture with VRH Construction, Torcon served as construction manager for a seven-year terminal expansion and upgrade program at JFK International Airport for American Airlines. The work encompasses more than 1.9 million square feet of space and 54 gates for American Airlines.

The work has been completed in four major phases to maintain normal operations for American. The project team maintained the current level of 21 jet gates and 18 commuter craft parking positions throughout construction.

The new terminal features four main concourses, three of which extend from a central area and one that is linked via a 760-foot underground connector. New facilities were built on the site of the existing terminal, with only a 20-gate concourse, accessed by the underground connector, built on a "greenfield" site.

Beyond its size and logistical issues, the main terminal building also presents an engineering challenge. It features an undulating roof supported by triangular trusses 600 feet long and 15 feet deep. The trusses are spaced 60 feet apart and have a clear span of 240 feet.

American Airline's new facility is designed to handle 14 million passengers each year. State-of-the-art baggage handling systems were installed, as well as separate levels for arrivals and departures. International passengers benefit from a greatly expanded customs and immigration facility that can serve up to 2,400 people each hour.